Salt and Sanctuary

Recommended because the devs weren't allergic to having a good ending unlike most soulslike games. Also I think the game is pretty good. Never felt like the soulslike elements were oppressive in Co-op especially since you can res your partner if you have the spell for it. The magic system could be seen as a little bit bland in terms of actual choice of spells, but otherwise it's a fun platformer game that's a bit on the unforgiving side due to being very souls inspired. Which I'm not really a fan of soulslikes at all, but here the experience is heavily smoothed over by the interactivity of the platforming elements and verticality. Exploration is generally a lot more interactive here than it is in soulslike games. I also dig the aesthetic even if I'm not too into overly gritty and dark or muted colors. I much prefer my grit juxtaposed by fantastically colurful lighting ala Blood Omen.

One of the best Souls-like games I've ever played. Insane atmosphere, combat and exploration